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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
1
The article reports that more than half of the stockholders of People's Savings consented to transfer a portion of their holdings to First National. New directors and officers were elected at the meeting.
After forty years, First National Bank of Moline and People's Savings Bank and Trust Co merge under the People's Savings title. Capital and surplus rise to 200 000, creating a large state banking institution with new officers and directors.
A Rock Island report details the merger of The People's Savings Bank and Trust Co with the state bank, creating a stronger institution with 1.6 million in deposits and projected deposits near two million. It notes 23 consecutive dividends since 1892 and substantial interest paid to depositors since 1868, plus remarks by State Bank Examiner Jones endorsing the consolidation. Also reported is the commitment of Frederick Andregg to Watertown hospital after a county court ruling deeming him insane.
State Game Warden J Wheeler issues a circular directing deputy wardens to work with farmers across counties to scatter corn and small grain for quail prairie chicken during severe cold. The grain and labor cost capped at 50 per county this month, with payments handled by wardens or the office. Hawks and crows to be killed as birds struggle in snow and hunger.
A village chart outlines a new artesian well on Ninth Street, a 1000 barrel receiving tank, and a sixty foot standpipe atop a hill for fire protection. An eight inch main will connect the standpipe with the system, private connections to be funded by special assessments as petitions specify.
Springfield observers report the house elections sub committee has gathered all evidence on the Cooke McCaskrin contest. Next week arguments will address ballot counting methods and admissibility of oral testimony about counting instructions.
Hillsdale Wisconsin reports a week of illness and farewells. Rock Island trips for Masons school. Notables include Mr and Mrs Walldell leaving for Canada, Mr Earhart returning from typhoid care, and many visitors and sales scheduled around Hillsdale. Arian quartet entertained and revival meetings held. legal case Steckman vs C R I & P continued with $3000 judgment.
Weather conditions cripple rail freight at Moline Peoria and Rock Island yards. coal dealers face shortages as soft coal runs out and hard coal stocks dwindle. Freight crews operate with half trains. shippers expect scarce deliveries until weather moderates.
Willam Trittle, a Black Hawk farmer deemed insane after his wife’s death, leaves a 135 acre Milan area farm and modest assets to his widow by prior wills. A conservator will rent the farm and sell stock as he remains confined in an asylum for the seventh term. After Trittle’s death the estate may pass to his nearest relative in Germany. Attorney J F Witter declines Senate engrossing clerk appointment to avoid practice conflict.
Chicago wheat prices opened with nerves as traders expected a crash that would ruin shorts. May options rose from 119 1 2 to 121 as John W Gates was rumored to push prices higher, but he sold aggressively reducing holdings to ten million bushels, sending the market down to 129 1 2 before a small rally.
Rural Mail Carrier Tom Stewart faces heavy drifted snow and storms on a twenty mile rural route from Moline. The article quotes rural delivery regulations urging patrons to help keep roads clear and report road conditions to the department to maintain service standards.
Wholesale hosts and Moline merchants respond to a campaign for descriptions for ten ape mo fetes. Frantz secretary of the ust Thend Mens association reports orders for seats and a $1 reading. Clack Coal Co contributes a reply and local business leaders discuss hotel reputations in Moline.
A discussion in the state legislature centers on using convict labor for road construction. Advocates urge lawmakers to support a bill permitting use of convicts while opponents voice concerns about feasibility and fairness. The debate continues as officials examine costs and benefits.
A rabbit hunting party near Mr Jameson’s Walker farm removed barn boards to reach a rabbit. The horse foundered after eating exposed corn in an uncovered barrel, leading to the animal’s death and a severe loss for Jamieson who had just started a towel supply business.
The Moline Business Men's Association considered two positions on extending presidential and House terms. The majority supported a six year presidency and three year House terms, while the minority urged keeping the four year term with reelection. Discussion postponed for further meeting due to attendance and unclear support.
Business interests in Moline plot a syndicate to purchase the McKinnie block with separate ownership of storerooms and upper office rooms. Dr McKinnie values the building at 76000 dollars, a price seen as too high for a single buyer. The property yields annual rentals.
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